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at The University of Kansas Health System
Holly or American Holly
Scientific name
Ilex opaca
Common name
Holly, American holly
Type
Outdoor plant
Toxicity: 2
Ingestion may cause minor symptoms such as rash, vomiting or diarrhea.
Toxic parts
Berries
Description
- Evergreen
- Dark, glossy green leaves with sharp, thorny points
- Leaves alternate on stem
- Small, round, bright red berries
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